How Scarcity Mindset Can Affect Retirement
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Release Date: 08/01/2025
How Scarcity Mindset Can Affect Retirement
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
What if the key to a vibrant, fulfilling retirement has less to do with your finances — and everything to do with how you think about them? In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Leisa Peterson — abundance coach, bestselling author, and expert in transforming limiting beliefs around money. Together, we unpack the powerful (and often hidden) influence a scarcity mindset can have on how you approach retirement — from your daily choices to your overall sense of freedom and joy. Leisa shares transformative tools you can begin using today — like meditation, mindfulness, and...
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BRAIN FITNESS in Retirement: Use it, don't lose it!
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Retiring from work doesn’t mean retiring your brain! If anything, now is the time to invest in your brain health more than ever before. In this powerful episode, Brain Fitness Expert Jill Hewlett reveals how your brain can become stronger, sharper, and more resilient—starting today. If you’ve been told that memory decline or low energy is “just part of aging,” Jill is here to challenge that outdated narrative and offer something far more empowering. You’ll discover: • How age myths quietly sabotage your potential—and how to rewrite them • The lifestyle habits of the world’s...
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Solo Travel After 60: Confidence, Curiosity & Saying YES to life!
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
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Stop People-Pleasing and Reclaim Your Power in Retirement
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Have you spent a lifetime making others comfortable—while quietly dismissing your own needs? Do you still struggle to say “no,” even though you’re no longer tied to a job, boss, or routine? In this empowering episode, mindset coach Victoria Oborny joins me to unpack the deep-rooted habit of people-pleasing—something so many women carry into retirement without even realizing it. Together, we explore why it's so hard to put ourselves first, how these patterns develop, and most importantly, how to let go of them so you can step fully into the life you desire. Retirement isn't the...
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Home Detox: Simple Steps to a Healthier Home & Life
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Most women don’t realize how many harmful chemicals they’re exposed to daily—until it’s too late! In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Tee Forton-Barnes, a fierce advocate for low-tox living, who exposes the hidden dangers lurking in everyday products. From cleaning supplies to personal care items, harmful chemicals may be contributing to headaches, allergies, respiratory issues, and even more serious conditions like cancer. And here’s the shocking truth—your indoor air may be more polluted than the air outside. Tee doesn’t just sound the alarm—she gives you the tools...
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Why We Do What We Do: The Truth About Motivation and What Drives Us.
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Retirement is meant to be a time of freedom, joy, and new possibilities—but without the structure of a career, many women find themselves feeling restless, drained, or unsure of what truly excites them. The key to unlocking a more fulfilling, energized life? Understanding what truly motivates you. In this episode, Maria talks with guest Robyn McTague who introduces Motivational Maps, a powerful tool that reveals what fuels your energy, drives your passions, and brings deeper meaning to your days. You’ll discover: Why motivation shifts in retirement—and how to reignite your inner...
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Living a life that outlives you - Creating your legacy project
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
What will you leave behind when your story ends? For women in or nearing retirement, there’s no greater gift than the wisdom, lessons, and experiences you’ve gathered over a lifetime. Yet too often, these treasures go undocumented, leaving loved ones—and the world—without the full impact of your life’s journey. In this thought-provoking episode, legacy advocate and tech expert Terry Loving shares how you can take charge of your narrative and create a meaningful legacy that echoes for generations. Whether it’s through a memoir, a book, or a digital project, Terry’s mission is to...
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Eat better foods to help manage arthritis
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Arthritis is a disease that affects millions of women, especially as they age, but did you know that simple changes to your diet can make a world of difference? Whether you’re dealing with osteoarthritis caused by years of wear and tear, or the inflammatory pain of rheumatoid arthritis, what you eat can help reduce stiffness and discomfort. In this episode, Maria welcomes dietitian and author Kim Arrey, who shares her expert insights on the connection between food and joint health. Together, they dive into the top five foods proven to combat inflammation, along with practical tips to easily...
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Exploring Life Abroad in Retirement
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
Do you feel life in retirement in the USA is boring? Have you ever imagined spending your retirement years exploring a new country, immersing yourself in a different culture, or enjoying a warmer climate? In this episode, we welcome Asha Farrah, a relocation expert based in Mexico, who has guided countless retirees toward fulfilling their dreams of living abroad. In this episode, we dive into the essential planning process that goes far beyond picking a beautiful destination. We explore how to evaluate your comfort with spending, adapting to a new culture, and managing the distance from loved...
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Reignite Your Spark: Living & Thriving with Cancer
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
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info_outlineWhat if the key to a vibrant, fulfilling retirement has less to do with your finances — and everything to do with how you think about them?
In this eye-opening conversation, I’m joined by Leisa Peterson — abundance coach, bestselling author, and expert in transforming limiting beliefs around money. Together, we unpack the powerful (and often hidden) influence a scarcity mindset can have on how you approach retirement — from your daily choices to your overall sense of freedom and joy.
Leisa shares transformative tools you can begin using today — like meditation, mindfulness, and intentional affirmations — to release fear, shift your money story, and open the door to true abundance.
You’ll discover:
• Why financial peace has nothing to do with the size of your bank account
• How to recognize and rewrite the beliefs that keep you stuck in fear
• Practical ways to feel more confident and secure — even if you're starting with limited resources
• A fresh perspective that helps you see the opportunities already around you.
If you're ready to let go of stress and start designing your next chapter from a place of trust, ease, and empowerment — this episode is packed with golden nuggets to help you do just that.
Tune in and start seeing retirement not as a time of limits, but as your most abundant chapter yet.
AFFIRMATION of the MONTH:
“Everything I desire and want, I receive way more than what I ask for”.
GUEST BIO
Leisa Peterson is a money coach and ‘sudden wealth’ specialist who helps entrepreneurs revolutionize their relationship with money. After years working as a traditional financial advisor, she founded WealthClinic to address what the industry was missing—the behavioral and mindset aspects of wealth-building.
Author of “The Money Catalyst” and “The Mindful Millionaire,” Leisa was recognized by Forbes as one of the pioneering “10 Women Driving Growth in Wealth Management and Investing.” She uses practical tools like the GAP Analysis to guide clients from their current situation to millions, focusing on productive assets, debt elimination, and automated savings systems.
Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Leisa Peterson.
Website: www.wealthclinic.com/vision
for a free meditation, first chapter of her books and a free Chakra & Money Quiz.
This is the link to buy her new book: www.moneycatalystbook.com
You also find details about her FaceBook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402283777219441 (mindful millionaire facebook group)
Books Leisa mentions:
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience By Mihayl Csikszentmihalyi ·
- The Choice: Embrace the possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisapeterson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leisapeterson/
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/wealthclinic
https://www.instagram.com/leisapeterson/
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ACTION STEP
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